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[[Image:SubspaceShockWave.JPG|thumb|The subspace shock wave from the explosion of Praxis.]]
 
[[Image:SubspaceShockWave.JPG|thumb|The subspace shock wave from the explosion of Praxis.]]
[[Image:Veridian_shockwave.JPG|thumb|A level 12 shock wave destroys Veridian III.]]
 
 
:''For the article on the two part [[ENT]] episode, please refer to {{e|Shockwave}} and {{e|Shockwave, Part II}}''
 
:''For the article on the two part [[ENT]] episode, please refer to {{e|Shockwave}} and {{e|Shockwave, Part II}}''
 
A '''shock wave''' is any compressional wave of [[energy]] or [[matter]] caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In [[space]], these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large [[planet]]ary or [[star|stellar bodies]], and can sometimes carry [[subspace]] effects.
 
A '''shock wave''' is any compressional wave of [[energy]] or [[matter]] caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In [[space]], these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large [[planet]]ary or [[star|stellar bodies]], and can sometimes carry [[subspace]] effects.
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In [[2293]], a massive [[subspace shock wave]] was caused by an explosion on the [[Klingon]] [[moon]] [[Praxis]]. This resulted in severe damage to the [[ozone layer]] of [[Qo'noS]]. ({{film|6}}; {{VOY|Flashback}})
 
In [[2293]], a massive [[subspace shock wave]] was caused by an explosion on the [[Klingon]] [[moon]] [[Praxis]]. This resulted in severe damage to the [[ozone layer]] of [[Qo'noS]]. ({{film|6}}; {{VOY|Flashback}})
   
''In an [[alternate timeline]] in [[2371]], a level-12 shock wave was created by the collapse of the [[Amargosa]] star by a [[trilithium]] weapon, destroying the entire [[star system]]. ({{film|7}})''
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In [[2371]], a level-12 shock wave was created by the collapse of the [[Amargosa]] star by a [[trilithium]] weapon, destroying the entire [[star system]]. ({{film|7}})
   
''In another alternate timeline in 2371, [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] encountered a shock wave emanating from a massive [[polaric ion]] detonation on [[Makull's homeworld]]. The shock wave never occurred after [[Kathryn Janeway]] and [[Tom Paris]] averted the explosion. ({{VOY|Time and Again}})''
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''In an [[alternate timeline]] in 2371, [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] encountered a shock wave emanating from a massive [[polaric ion]] detonation on [[Makull's homeworld]]. The shock wave never occurred after [[Kathryn Janeway]] and [[Tom Paris]] averted the explosion. ({{VOY|Time and Again}})''
   
 
In [[2373]], the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] observed a [[supernova]] explosion. The pressure on the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves was over 90 [[pascal|kilopascal]]s, which was 30% more than they predicted. ({{VOY|The Q and the Grey}})
 
In [[2373]], the [[USS Voyager|USS ''Voyager'']] observed a [[supernova]] explosion. The pressure on the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves was over 90 [[pascal|kilopascal]]s, which was 30% more than they predicted. ({{VOY|The Q and the Grey}})

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The subspace shock wave from the explosion of Praxis.

For the article on the two part ENT episode, please refer to "Shockwave" and "Shockwave, Part II"

A shock wave is any compressional wave of energy or matter caused by the shock of an explosion that travels through a surrounding medium. In space, these phenomena are typically created by the destruction of large planetary or stellar bodies, and can sometimes carry subspace effects.

In 2293, a massive subspace shock wave was caused by an explosion on the Klingon moon Praxis. This resulted in severe damage to the ozone layer of Qo'noS. (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country; VOY: "Flashback")

In 2371, a level-12 shock wave was created by the collapse of the Amargosa star by a trilithium weapon, destroying the entire star system. (Star Trek Generations)

In an alternate timeline in 2371, USS Voyager encountered a shock wave emanating from a massive polaric ion detonation on Makull's homeworld. The shock wave never occurred after Kathryn Janeway and Tom Paris averted the explosion. (VOY: "Time and Again")

In 2373, the USS Voyager observed a supernova explosion. The pressure on the leading edge of the subsequent shock waves was over 90 kilopascals, which was 30% more than they predicted. (VOY: "The Q and the Grey")

In 2375, the USS Voyager could not use its phasers to stop Tom Paris from destroying a Monean underwater oxygen refinery from the Delta Flyer, because the phasers would produce a hydrodynamic shock wave that would cause substantial collateral damage. (VOY: "Thirty Days")

In 2377, the USS Voyager detected an energy discharge, created by a long-range subspace warhead, that produced a level-9 shock wave. (VOY: "Human Error")

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